D HSK 7-9 Vocabulary

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Pinyin D

搭乘 dā chéng To take (transportation); to travel by. A formal verb meaning to ride or travel on a vehicle.
搭建 dā jiàn To build; to construct; to set up. A verb meaning to put together a structure, platform, or framework.
代号 dài hào Code name; designation; alias. A noun referring to a name or number used in place of a real name for secrecy or identification.
代理人 dài lǐ rén Agent; representative; proxy. A noun referring to someone authorized to act on behalf of another person or organization.
代言人 dài yán rén Spokesperson; brand ambassador; endorser. A noun for someone who publicly represents or promotes a brand, cause, or organization.
大体 dà tǐ Generally; on the whole; for the most part. An adverb indicating an approximate or overall view.
大体上 dà tǐ shang Generally speaking; on the whole; by and large. An adverbial phrase used to introduce general statements.
大公无私 dà gōng wú sī Selfless; impartial; putting public interest above personal gain. An idiom describing someone who is completely fair and unselfish.
大包大揽 dà bāo dà lǎn To take on everything; to take full charge; to shoulder all responsibilities. An idiom describing someone who assumes all duties without ...
大厦 dà shà Building; mansion; edifice. A formal noun for a large, imposing building.
大吃一惊 dà chī yī jīng To be greatly surprised; to be shocked; to be taken aback. An idiom describing a strong reaction of surprise.
大同小异 dà tóng xiǎo yì More or less the same; similar with minor differences; much of a muchness. An idiom describing things that are essentially alike despite ...
大名鼎鼎 dà míng dǐng dǐng Famous; renowned; well-known. An idiom emphasizing that someone's name is widely recognized and respected.
大地 dà dì The earth; the land; the ground. A poetic noun referring to the earth's surface as a whole.
大大咧咧 dà da liē liē Carefree; casual; sloppy; careless. An adjective describing someone who is easy-going to the point of being inattentive to details.
大宗 dà zōng Large quantity; bulk; major category. Can function as an adjective (large-scale, wholesale) or noun (commodities, major items).
大家庭 dà jiā tíng Extended family; big family; large household. A noun referring to a family with many members living together or staying closely connected.
大局 dà jú The overall situation; the big picture; general interest. A noun referring to the broader context or collective welfare beyond individual...
大幅度 dà fú dù By a large margin; to a great extent; significantly. An adverbial phrase indicating substantial change or difference.
大惊小怪 dà jīng xiǎo guài To make a fuss over nothing; to be overly surprised; much ado about nothing. An idiom criticizing excessive reactions to minor matters.
大意 dà yì General idea; gist; main point. A noun referring to the overall meaning or summary of something.
大数据 dà shù jù Big data. A noun referring to extremely large datasets that require advanced methods to analyze.
大有可为 dà yǒu kě wéi Full of promise; having great potential; much can be accomplished. An idiom expressing that something or someone has significant prospect...
大棚 dà péng Greenhouse; polytunnel; large shed. A noun referring to a large covered structure used for growing crops or housing activities.
大模大样 dà mú dà yàng Boldly; brazenly; without a care; in an ostentatious manner. An idiom describing someone acting openly and confidently, often inappropria...
大款 dà kuǎn Rich person; tycoon; big spender. A colloquial noun for someone with a lot of money, often with connotations of flashy spending.
大气 dà qì Atmosphere; air; generous/grand (manner). A noun with scientific and colloquial meanings.
大片 dà piàn Blockbuster (film); large area; expanse. A noun with two main meanings: a major film production or a vast stretch of something.
大笔 dà bǐ Large sum (of money); large amount. A noun used to describe a significant quantity, especially of money or writing.
大肆 dà sì Wantonly; unscrupulously; without restraint. An adverb describing actions done boldly and excessively, usually with negative connotations.
大腕儿 dà wànr Big shot; celebrity; heavyweight figure. A colloquial noun referring to a famous or influential person, especially in entertainment or bu...
大臣 dà chén Minister; high official; court official. A noun referring to senior government officials, especially in historical imperial contexts.
大街小巷 dà jiē xiǎo xiàng Every street and alley; all over town; everywhere in the city. An idiom describing widespread presence throughout a place.
大选 dà xuǎn General election; national election. A noun referring to major nationwide elections, typically for a country's president or parliament.
大队 dà duì A large group; brigade; production brigade. A noun referring to a sizable organized unit of people.
大雁 dà yàn Wild goose; swan goose. A large migratory bird known for flying in V-formation.
大面积 dà miàn jī On a large scale; over a wide area; extensive. An adverbial phrase describing something affecting or covering a significant area.
带头 dài tóu To take the lead; to be the first; to set an example. A verb phrase meaning to be at the forefront or initiate an action for others to fo...
带头人 dài tóu rén Leader; pioneer; standard-bearer. A noun referring to a person who leads, initiates, or sets the example for others.
带路 dài lù To lead the way; to guide; to show the path. A verb phrase meaning to go ahead and show someone the way.
带队 dài duì To lead a team; to head a group. A verb meaning to guide or be in charge of a team or group activity.
打交道 dǎ jiāo dao To deal with; to have contact with; to interact. Describes the process of engaging or having dealings with people or entities.
打仗 dǎ zhàng To fight a war; to go to battle; to be at war. A colloquial expression for engaging in military conflict.
打倒 dǎ dǎo To overthrow; to knock down; to defeat. A verb with strong connotations of bringing down an adversary, regime, or obstacle.
打岔 dǎ chà To interrupt; to cut in; to change the subject. Describes the action of breaking into someone's speech or deliberately diverting a conver...
打招呼 dǎ zhāo hu To greet; to say hello; to give a heads-up. A verb phrase describing acknowledging someone's presence or informing someone in advance.
打捞 dǎ lāo To salvage; to dredge up; to fish out. A verb describing the action of retrieving objects from water.
打搅 dǎ jiǎo To disturb; to bother; to interrupt. A polite verb used when apologizing for taking someone's time or disrupting their activity.
打猎 dǎ liè To hunt; to go hunting. A verb describing the activity of pursuing and killing wild animals.
打盹儿 dǎ dǔn er To doze; to take a nap; to nod off. A colloquial expression for light, brief sleeping, often unintentionally.
打磨 dǎ mó To polish; to grind; to refine. A verb describing the action of smoothing surfaces or figuratively perfecting skills and work.
打通 dǎ tōng To get through; to connect; to open up. A verb describing successfully establishing a connection or removing barriers.
打量 dǎ liang To look someone up and down; to size up; to scrutinize. A verb describing the action of examining someone or something carefully with one...
歹徒 dǎi tú Villain; criminal; evildoer. A noun referring to a person who commits crimes or harmful acts.
答辩 dá biàn To defend (a thesis or position); oral defense. A verb describing the formal process of defending academic work or responding to accusati...
达标 dá biāo To meet the standard; to reach the required level. A verb describing successful attainment of a benchmark or target.
逮 dǎi To catch; to capture; to seize. A colloquial verb meaning to grab or apprehend someone or something.
但愿 dàn yuàn To hope; to wish; used to express a sincere but uncertain desire that something will happen or be true.
倒下 dǎo xia To fall down; to collapse; to go down. A verb describing the act of falling or toppling, used for both people and objects.
倒卖 dǎo mài To resell goods at inflated prices for profit; to scalp. A verb describing buying goods cheaply and reselling at a higher price, often im...
倒塌 dǎo tā To collapse; to fall down; to topple over. A verb describing the structural collapse of buildings, walls, bridges, or other physical stru...
倒数 dào shǔ To count backward; to count in reverse order. Also used as a modifier meaning last or bottom-ranked when counting from the end.
倒计时 dào jì shí Countdown; to count down. Refers to counting backward from a number to zero, marking the approach of a significant event or deadline.
倒霉 dǎo méi To be unlucky; to have bad luck. An adjective and verb phrase expressing misfortune or ill fate, used colloquially to describe unfortunat...
到位 dào wèi In place; thorough; fully realized; up to standard. Describes something done completely, correctly, or to the required level of quality.
到头来 dào tóu lái In the end; ultimately; when all is said and done. An adverb indicating the final outcome of a process, often with a sense of irony or di...
单方面 dān fāng miàn Unilateral; one-sided. Describes actions, decisions, or statements made by only one party in a relationship or negotiation.
单薄 dān bó Thin; frail; weak; lacking in substance or depth. Describes a person's physique, insufficient clothing, or content that lacks rigour.
单身 dān shēn Single; unmarried; without a romantic partner.
单边 dān biān Unilateral; involving or affecting only one side or party.
导向 dǎo xiàng To guide or orient toward a goal or direction; the guiding orientation or principle behind a policy, design, or approach.
导师 dǎo shī An academic supervisor or tutor; a mentor or guide. In modern Chinese academia, specifically the professor who supervises a graduate stud...
导弹 dǎo dàn A guided missile; a self-propelled projectile guided to its target. The standard Chinese military term for missiles of all types.
导火索 dǎo huǒ suǒ A fuse used to ignite an explosive; figuratively, the immediate trigger or catalyst for a major event or conflict.
导航 dǎo háng To navigate; to guide a vessel, vehicle, or person along a route. Also a noun for navigation systems or services.
岛屿 dǎo yǔ Islands; a general or collective term for islands. Refers to land masses surrounded by water, whether a single island or an archipelago.
当下 dāng xià At the present moment; right now; immediately. Can refer to the current time period or to instantaneous action.
当之无愧 dāng zhī wú kuì Fully deserving of an honour or title; to merit something without any sense of unworthiness.
当事人 dāng shì rén The party directly involved in an event, dispute, or legal matter; the person concerned or affected.
当今 dāng jīn The present time; nowadays; the current era. Refers to the contemporary world or current state of affairs.
当众 dāng zhòng In public; in front of everyone present; before a crowd or group. Emphasises that an action occurs openly with witnesses.
当务之急 dāng wù zhī jí The most pressing matter at hand; the top priority that must be addressed immediately above all else.
当即 dāng jí Immediately; at once. Indicates that an action was taken without any delay upon receiving information or a directive.
当心 dāng xīn To be careful; to pay attention; to watch out. Used as a warning or instruction to exercise caution.
当日 dāng rì That day; the same day; on the day in question. Refers to a specific day already established in context.
当晚 dàng wǎn That evening; the evening of the day in question. Refers back to a specific evening already established in context.
当着 dāng zhe In the presence of; in front of (someone). Indicates that an action takes place with specific people witnessing it.
当面 dāng miàn Face-to-face; in person; directly in the presence of someone. Indicates that communication or action occurs with the person physically pr...
得不偿失 dé bù cháng shī The gain does not compensate for the loss; not worth the effort or sacrifice. A four-character idiom describing situations where the cost...
怠工 dài gōng Work slowdown; to deliberately reduce work output as a form of protest or labor action.
怠慢 dài màn To neglect; to treat someone with insufficient attention or hospitality; to be remiss toward a guest.
悼念 dào niàn To mourn; to grieve for; to commemorate. A verb expressing sorrow and remembrance for someone who has passed away, typically in a formal ...
担 dān To carry on a shoulder pole; to bear or shoulder (a responsibility, burden, or risk).
担子 dàn zi A shoulder pole with loads; burden; the weight of responsibilities or obligations a person must carry.
担当 dān dāng To take on (a role or responsibility); a sense of responsibility and commitment to one's duties.
担负 dān fù To shoulder; to bear (a mission, task, or responsibility); to be responsible for.
捣乱 dǎo luàn To make trouble; to disrupt; to cause chaos. A verb meaning to deliberately interfere with normal proceedings or create disorder.
档次 dàng cì Grade, level, or tier of quality, status, or price. Used to categorise things or people according to a hierarchical standard.
淡化 dàn huà To dilute; to play down; to weaken the intensity, significance, or visibility of something.
淡季 dàn jì Off-season; slack season; a period of reduced business activity or demand.
盗 dào To steal; to rob; to take by theft. A verb and root morpheme meaning to take something unlawfully. Functions independently in formal cont...
盗窃 dào qiè To steal; to commit theft. A verb and noun referring to the unlawful taking of property. The standard legal and formal term for theft.
稻草 dào cǎo Straw; rice straw. The dried stalks of rice plants after harvest, used as animal fodder, thatching material, or in traditional crafts.
耽搁 dān ge To delay; to be held up; to waste time on something. Implies an unwanted pause or interruption in progress.
耽误 dān wu To delay; to miss (an opportunity, deadline, or chance); to cause harm or loss through delay.
胆子 dǎn zi Courage; nerve; the capacity to face danger or difficulty without fear.
胆怯 dǎn qiè Timid; cowardly; lacking the courage to face challenges or difficulties.
荡漾 dàng yàng To ripple or undulate (of water or sound); to surge or be filled with (of emotions). Describes gentle oscillating movement or emotion spr...
蛋白质 dàn bái zhì Protein; a class of large biomolecules essential for bodily structure, function, and regulation.
诞辰 dàn chén Birthday; the anniversary of birth. Used in formal or literary contexts, especially for historical figures, dignitaries, or the deceased.
逮捕 dài bǔ To arrest; to apprehend and detain a suspect under legal authority.
道具 dào jù Prop; stage property; theatrical accessory. A noun referring to objects used in film, theatre, or other performances to create atmosphere...
低下 dī xià Low; inferior; of poor quality or status. Describes something that falls below an acceptable standard — in social rank, ability, quality,...
低价 dī jià Low price; reduced price. A price that is significantly below the standard or market rate.
低估 dī gū To underestimate; to undervalue. To assess something or someone as less capable, important, or significant than they actually are.
低碳 dī tàn Low-carbon; characterized by reduced carbon dioxide emissions. Describes activities, products, or lifestyles that minimize greenhouse gas...
低谷 dī gǔ Trough; low point; nadir. The lowest period or worst phase in a process, cycle, or life situation.
低迷 dī mí Sluggish; depressed; in a slump. Describes a prolonged state of poor performance or low activity, especially in markets or morale.
凳子 dèng zi Stool; bench without a backrest. A simple seat lacking armrests or back support.
地下水 dì xià shuǐ Groundwater; water that exists beneath the earth's surface in soil pores and rock fractures.
地域 dì yù Region; territory; a geographical area or zone defined by physical, cultural, or administrative boundaries.
地步 dì bù State; condition; a point or degree reached, usually negative. Describes the extent to which a situation has deteriorated or the degree o...
地段 dì duàn A section or stretch of land; a particular area or location, especially in terms of real estate or urban development.
地毯 dì tǎn Carpet; rug. A thick fabric floor covering used for decoration, insulation, or comfort.
地狱 dì yù Hell; the underworld. A place of punishment after death in religious or mythological traditions; figuratively, an extremely harsh or mise...
地理 dì lǐ Geography; the physical features, terrain, and spatial characteristics of a place or region.
地质 dì zhì Geology; the composition, structure, and history of the earth's crust and rock formations.
地道 dì dào Underground tunnel; underground passage. A passage constructed below ground level for military use, civil defence, or transportation.
堤 dī Embankment; dike; levee. A raised earthen or stone barrier built to prevent flooding or contain a body of water.
堤坝 dī bà Dam; embankment and dam structures collectively. Refers to water-control infrastructure that retains or regulates water flow.
帝国 dì guó Empire; a large political unit ruled by an emperor or a dominant power that controls multiple territories or peoples.
帝国主义 dì guó zhǔ yì Imperialism; a policy or ideology in which a powerful nation extends its power and influence over other nations through political, econom...
底子 dǐ zi Foundation; basis; background knowledge; original draft; financial reserve. The underlying base of something — a person's knowledge base,...
底层 dǐ céng Bottom layer; ground floor; lower social stratum. Either the literal lowest level of a structure, or the lowest socioeconomic class in so...
底线 dǐ xiàn Bottom line; baseline; moral or ethical limit that must not be crossed; minimum acceptable standard.
底蕴 dǐ yùn Underlying substance; cultural depth; inner essence; accumulated wisdom or richness. The deep, often hidden reservoir of knowledge, cultu...
弟子 dì zǐ Disciple; pupil; follower. A student who studies under a master in a formal or traditional apprenticeship relationship.
得体 dé tǐ Appropriate; proper; in good taste. Describes behaviour, speech, or appearance that fits the occasion perfectly.
得力 dé lì Capable; effective; competent. Describes a person who performs reliably and skilfully, or assistance that is genuinely helpful.
得天独厚 dé tiān dú hòu Uniquely gifted by nature; exceptionally advantaged. Describes having rare natural blessings — geography, talent, resources, or circumsta...
得失 dé shī Gains and losses; pros and cons; success and failure. The balance between what is won and what is lost in any decision or situation.
得当 dé dàng Appropriate; proper; well-handled. Describes an action, response, or decision that is exactly right for the situation.
得意扬扬 dé yì yáng yáng Elated and triumphant; complacently pleased with oneself. Describes an exaggerated, often ostentatious display of pride or self-satisfact...
得手 dé shǒu To succeed; to pull off; to go as planned. Describes completing a mission or scheme successfully, often with an element of cunning or str...
得益于 dé yì yú To benefit from; thanks to; owing to. Used to attribute a positive outcome to a contributing person, condition, or factor.
得知 dé zhī To learn of; to come to know; to find out. Describes receiving information about something, often formally or through a specific channel.
得罪 dé zuì To offend; to displease; to get on someone's bad side. Describes inadvertently or deliberately causing offence and making an enemy of som...
德 dé Virtue; morality; moral character; ethical conduct. Refers to inner moral excellence and the upright behaviour that flows from it.
抵制 dǐ zhì To boycott; to resist; to oppose. To actively reject or refuse to engage with something one finds unacceptable — applied to consumer boyc...
抵御 dǐ yù To resist; to defend against; to ward off. To successfully protect against an attack, danger, or adverse force.
抵押 dǐ yā To mortgage; to pledge as collateral. To offer property or assets as security for a loan or obligation.
抵挡 dǐ dǎng To resist; to withstand; to hold off. To successfully block or endure a force, attack, pressure, or temptation.
抵消 dǐ xiāo To offset; to cancel out; to neutralise. When two opposing forces or effects reduce each other, resulting in a diminished or zero net out...
抵触 dǐ chù To conflict with; to be averse to; to resist. Describes a clash between ideas or rules, or a psychological resistance to something.
提防 dī fang To guard against; to be wary of; to watch out for. To maintain alertness toward a potential threat or deceptive person.
灯泡 dēng pào Light bulb; electric bulb. Also colloquially: a 'third wheel' — an unwanted third person intruding on a couple.
灯笼 dēng long Lantern; paper lantern. A traditional decorative light made of paper, silk, or other material stretched over a frame.
登机 dēng jī To board a plane; to embark on an aircraft.
登陆 dēng lù To land; to come ashore; (military) to make a landing; to make landfall (of a storm). Also: to log in to a digital system or platform.
瞪 dèng To stare at; to glare at; to glower. Describes fixing an intense, often angry or reproachful gaze on someone.
笛子 dí zi Dizi; Chinese bamboo transverse flute. A traditional Chinese instrument made from bamboo, known for its bright and expressive tone.
第一手 dì yī shǒu First-hand; direct. Obtained directly from the original source without intermediary.
第一线 dì yī xiàn The front line; the frontline. The forefront of a field, activity, or battle where the most direct and demanding work takes place.
蹬 dēng To pedal; to step on; to tread; to push off with the foot. Describes applying downward or backward pressure with one or both feet.
递交 dì jiāo To submit; to hand over; to formally present a document, report, or application to an authority.
颠倒 diān dǎo To invert; to turn upside down; to reverse the order or relationship of things.
颠覆 diān fù To overturn; to subvert; to completely overthrow or undermine an established system, order, or belief.
丁 dīng The fourth of the ten Heavenly Stems; an adult male person; a small cube or dice-cut piece of food.
丢掉 diū diào To lose; to throw away; to discard. Covers both accidental loss and deliberate casting aside of something.
丢脸 diū liǎn To lose face; to be embarrassing; to bring shame upon oneself. Describes an act or situation that causes public embarrassment or damages ...
典范 diǎn fàn Model; paragon; exemplar. A person or thing serving as an outstanding example worthy of emulation.
刁难 diāo nàn To deliberately make things difficult for someone; to obstruct, harass, or create unnecessary obstacles through cunning or malice.
叠 dié To fold; to stack; to layer. To place things one on top of another in an orderly arrangement or to fold a piece of material.
叮嘱 dīng zhǔ To urge with earnest, repeated advice; to remind or instruct someone emphatically, especially out of genuine care or concern.
叼 diāo To hold something in the mouth; to grip or clench an object between the teeth without swallowing.
吊销 diào xiāo To revoke; to officially cancel or withdraw a licence, permit, or qualification. An administrative action taken by an authority against a...
垫 diàn To pad; to cushion; to place something underneath as a support or buffer. Also: to advance money temporarily on someone's behalf.
垫子 diàn zi Pad; cushion; mat. A flat, soft, or protective material placed beneath or between objects.
垫底 diàn dǐ To be at the bottom; to rank last. Also: to serve as a foundation or base layer underneath something.
奠定 diàn dìng To lay the foundation for; to establish firmly; to put in place the basis upon which something is built.
定为 dìng wéi To designate as; to determine to be; to officially classify or categorise something as a specific type, status, or category.
定义 dìng yì Definition; the precise statement of the meaning of a word, concept, or phenomenon.
定做 dìng zuò To custom-make; to have something made to order or specification. Commissioning a product tailored to particular requirements.
定向 dìng xiàng To orient towards a specific direction or target; directional; targeted. Describes actions, training, or resources deliberately aimed at ...
定居 dìng jū To settle; to establish a permanent home. The act of choosing a location and making it one's long-term or permanent place of residence.
定心丸 dìng xīn wán Reassurance; a source of comfort that removes anxiety or doubt. Literally a 'heart-steadying pill' — something that calms worries and ins...
定论 dìng lùn Definitive conclusion; established verdict. A conclusion that is considered final, settled, and not open to further debate or revision.
定金 dìng jīn Deposit; earnest money. A legally binding advance payment made to secure a transaction, subject to forfeiture or double-return rules upon...
巅峰 diān fēng Peak; pinnacle; apex. The highest point of achievement, ability, or development.
惦记 diàn jì To keep thinking about; to miss someone or worry about them with lingering concern. To have someone or something on one's mind.
掉头 diào tóu To turn around; to do a U-turn. Literally to reverse direction of movement; figuratively to abruptly change one's position, policy, or st...
掉队 diào duì To fall behind; to drop out of a group or fail to keep pace with others. To lag behind in progress, development, or movement.
殿堂 diàn táng Hall; palace hall; temple hall. A grand ceremonial space of the highest prestige. Figuratively, the pinnacle or inner sanctum of a field ...
淀粉 diàn fěn Starch. A carbohydrate polymer found naturally in many plants, widely used in food and industrial applications.
点击率 diǎn jī lǜ Click-through rate (CTR); the ratio of clicks to impressions for a digital link, advertisement, or online content.
点子 diǎn zi Idea; bright idea; a clever suggestion or creative solution to a problem.
点心 diǎn xin Dim sum; pastries; light snacks. Small bite-sized food items typically served as snacks or alongside tea.
点火 diǎn huǒ To ignite; to light a fire; to start the combustion process. Also used figuratively to mean to spark conflict or agitation.
点缀 diǎn zhuì To embellish; to adorn; to add decorative touches that enhance an overall scene or composition.
点评 diǎn píng To comment on; to critique; to offer a brief evaluative assessment. Also used as a noun: a brief critique or commentary.
爹 diē Dad; father. A colloquial and dialectal term for one's father, with a warm and rustic tone.
电信 diàn xìn Telecommunications; the transmission of information over distances via electronic means such as telephone, internet, or radio.
电报 diàn bào Telegram; telegraph message. A message transmitted via electrical signals, historically sent through wire networks.
电线 diàn xiàn Electric wire; electrical cable. Insulated conductors used to carry electrical current in circuits and wiring systems.
电网 diàn wǎng Power grid; electricity grid. The interconnected network of transmission lines, substations, and infrastructure that distributes electric...
电讯 diàn xùn Telecommunications; a telecommunication dispatch or news wire message. Often used in the context of news agencies or official communiqués...
电铃 diàn líng Electric bell; a bell powered by electricity, typically used as a doorbell, school bell, or alarm signal.
盯 dīng To stare fixedly at; to watch intently; to keep a close eye on someone or something without looking away.
订单 dìng dān Purchase order; order form. A formal request to buy goods or services, typically in a commercial transaction.
订婚 dìng hūn To become engaged; to betroth. The formal agreement between two people — and often their families — to marry.
订立 dìng lì To conclude; to establish; to draw up. Used when formally creating or entering into a binding contract, treaty, or agreement.
订购 dìng gòu To order; to purchase in advance. Making a formal request for goods or services to be delivered at a later time.
调度 diào dù To dispatch; to coordinate and dynamically allocate resources, personnel, or vehicles. As a noun, the dispatcher or the act of coordination.
迭起 dié qǐ To occur repeatedly in succession; to arise one after another; to happen in recurring waves.
钉 dìng To nail; to fasten by hammering. To fix something securely in place with a nail or by driving something in.
钉子 dīng zi A nail (the metal fastener). Figuratively, a stubborn obstacle or an immovable, difficult person who refuses to budge.
钓鱼 diào yú To fish; to go fishing with a rod and line. Figuratively, to lure or entrap someone, especially through deceptive schemes.
雕 diāo To carve; to engrave; to sculpt by cutting into material. Also a large eagle or raptor.
雕刻 diāo kè To carve; to engrave. Also the art or product of carving — a sculpture or engraving created by cutting into a hard material such as stone...
雕塑 diāo sù To sculpt; the art of sculpting. Also a sculpture or three-dimensional artwork created by carving or modelling materials.
顶多 dǐng duō At most; at the very most. Used to set a ceiling on a quantity, duration, or degree, often to downplay or reassure.
顶级 dǐng jí Top-tier; world-class; of the highest level, grade, or prestige in a given field.
东奔西走 dōng bēn xī zǒu To rush about in all directions; to bustle around everywhere. Describes being constantly on the move, usually in pursuit of a goal or man...
东张西望 dōng zhāng xī wàng To look around in all directions; to gaze about furtively or curiously. Describes someone who keeps turning their head to look here and t...
东道主 dōng dào zhǔ Host; the host party, city, or nation. The person, organisation, or entity that provides hospitality and facilities for an event or gathe...
丢人 diū rén To disgrace oneself; to be shameful or embarrassing. Describes an act or behaviour that damages one's dignity or social standing in the e...
丢失 diū shī To lose; to go missing. Refers to the unintentional loss or disappearance of something, whether physical items, data, documents, or abstr...
丢弃 diū qì To discard; to abandon; to throw away. To intentionally get rid of something that is no longer needed, wanted, or relevant.
兜 dōu To carry or hold something in a cupped or wrapped manner; to go around in a circuit; to canvass or solicit. Also used as a noun meaning p...
兜儿 dōur Pocket; a small pouch or bag-like compartment in clothing for holding items. Beijing dialect erhua variant of 兜.
兜售 dōu shòu To hawk; to peddle; to aggressively promote or sell goods, ideas, or services, often with a negative connotation.
冻结 dòng jié To freeze; to suspend, halt, or immobilize something. Used for assets, accounts, funds, or relations being put on hold.
动不动 dòng bu dòng At the slightest provocation; without good reason; always (doing something excessive or negative). Describes habitual, impulsive, or easi...
动向 dòng xiàng Trend; direction of movement; development trajectory. The observable direction in which a situation, organisation, market, or group is he...
动听 dòng tīng Pleasant to hear; melodious; emotionally moving. Describes sound, music, or speech that is beautiful, engaging, or stirring to the listener.
动工 dòng gōng To start construction; to break ground on a project. The official commencement of building or engineering work.
动弹 dòng tan To move; to budge; to stir. Most commonly used in negative constructions to indicate being unable to move due to physical constraint, inj...
动感 dòng gǎn Dynamism; a sense of movement, vitality, or energy. The quality of something that conveys motion, excitement, or life, whether in design,...
动用 dòng yòng To mobilise; to deploy; to draw on or make use of (resources, personnel, authority, or funds). Implies the deliberate activation of somet...
动脉 dòng mài Artery; a blood vessel that carries oxygenated blood away from the heart. Figuratively, a main channel or vital route in transportation, ...
动身 dòng shēn To set out; to depart on a journey; to leave one's current location and begin travelling to a destination.
动静 dòng jing Movement and sound; signs of activity; any audible or visible indication that something is happening or has changed.
堆砌 duī qì To pile up or stack. Figuratively, to overload writing or speech with excessive words, ornate phrases, or decorative language without add...
堵塞 dǔ sè To block, clog, or congest a passage or channel. Used for traffic congestion, blocked pipelines, or obstructed communication routes.
妒忌 dù jì To feel jealous or envious of another person's advantages, achievements, or qualities. Implies resentment arising from unfavourable compa...
度假 dù jià To go on vacation; to take a holiday away from regular work and daily life for rest and recreation.
懂事 dǒng shì Sensible; mature; understanding. Describes a person, especially a child, who is emotionally intelligent, considerate, and behaves in a re...
抖 dǒu To shake, tremble, or quiver. Can describe involuntary shaking from cold or fear, or deliberate shaking of an object to dislodge something.
斗 dòu To fight, struggle against, or compete. Used for physical combat, ideological struggle, or competitive contests.
斗志 dòu zhì Fighting spirit; the will, determination, and morale to face challenges or adversaries.
断定 duàn dìng To conclude or determine with certainty; to make a definitive judgment based on evidence or reasoning. Implies a firm, often irrevocable ...
断断续续 duàn duàn xù xù Intermittent; occurring in broken intervals with no consistent continuity. On and off; stopping and starting repeatedly.
断裂 duàn liè To fracture, split apart, or rupture completely. Used for physical materials breaking under stress, geological faults, or metaphorical se...
杜绝 dù jué To completely eliminate or put a total stop to something undesirable. Implies thorough eradication rather than mere prevention or reduction.
栋 dòng Measure word for buildings, especially houses, apartment blocks, or other standalone structures.
栋梁 dòng liáng Ridgepole and beam of a structure; figuratively, a pillar of society — a person of exceptional talent vital to an organization or nation.
段落 duàn luò Paragraph; a discrete section of written text. Also used figuratively to describe a phase, stage, or completed portion of a process.
渡过 dù guò To cross or pass over a body of water; figuratively, to get through or overcome a difficult period, crisis, or challenge.
独 dú Alone; solely; only; by oneself. Used as an adverb to emphasize exclusivity or solitude.
独一无二 dú yī wú èr One of a kind; unique; without equal. Used to describe something or someone that is completely unmatched or singular.
独唱 dú chàng To perform a vocal solo; a solo singing performance by a single vocalist.
独家 dú jiā Exclusive; sole-source. Refers to content, rights, deals, or reports obtained or held by one party alone.
独立自主 dú lì zì zhǔ Independent and self-reliant; acting on one's own initiative without external control or dependence.
独身 dú shēn To be single; to remain unmarried or celibate; the state of living alone without a partner.
督促 dū cù To supervise and urge; to press someone to complete a task; to oversee and push forward progress.
短暂 duǎn zàn Brief, fleeting, or short-lived. Describes something that lasts only a short time, often with an emotional sense of impermanence or poign...
短缺 duǎn quē Shortage; an insufficient supply of something needed. Used when a resource, commodity, or personnel falls critically short of demand.
端正 duān zhèng Upright, proper, and correct in posture, appearance, or moral character. As a verb, to correct, straighten, or set right one's attitude o...
董事 dǒng shì Board member; company director. A member of the board of directors who participates in the governance and strategic decision-making of a ...
董事会 dǒng shì huì Board of directors. The governing body of a corporation or organisation, composed of elected directors who collectively oversee managemen...
董事长 dǒng shì zhǎng Chairman of the board of directors. The highest-ranking officer of a corporation's board, who presides over board meetings and often repr...
豆子 dòu zi Beans; legumes in general. A colloquial collective term for soybeans, mung beans, red beans, and similar legumes.
豆浆 dòu jiāng Soy milk; a traditional Chinese beverage made by soaking and grinding soybeans, then boiling the liquid.
都会 dū huì Metropolis; a large, densely populated urban center. A formal or literary term for a major city.
队形 duì xíng Formation; the spatial arrangement of a group of people or units, especially in military drills, sports, dance, or other coordinated grou...
陡 dǒu Steep; precipitous; abrupt. Describes slopes, cliffs, or sudden sharp changes in gradient or direction.
兑换 duì huàn To exchange; to convert one form of currency, points, or goods into another at a specified rate.
兑现 duì xiàn To honour; to make good on a promise, commitment, or cheque. To convert into actual results or cash.
哆嗦 duō suo To tremble; to shiver; to quiver. Involuntary physical shaking caused by cold, fear, excitement, or illness.
堕落 duò luò To degenerate; to fall into depravity; to decline morally. Abandoning previously held standards of virtue or professional conduct.
多亏 duō kuī Thanks to; fortunately because of. Expresses that a positive outcome was made possible by someone's help or a fortunate circumstance.
多元 duō yuán Pluralistic; diverse; multi-faceted. Encompassing multiple elements, perspectives, or values simultaneously.
多功能 duō gōng néng Multi-functional; having multiple uses or capabilities within a single product, space, or system.
多劳多得 duō láo duō dé The more you work, the more you earn; a principle that rewards and compensation should be proportional to the amount of effort or work co...
多年来 duō nián lái Over many years; for many years; throughout the years. A temporal phrase indicating that something has persisted or developed across an e...
多心 duō xīn Oversensitive; suspicious; touchy. Being overly concerned about others' intentions or actions, often seeing slight where none exists.
多边 duō biān Multilateral; involving multiple parties, nations, or sides. Used in diplomacy, trade, and international relations.
夺冠 duó guàn To win the championship; to claim the title; to take first place in a competition.
夺魁 duó kuí To win first place; to claim the premier title; to take the top prize.
对准 duì zhǔn To aim at; to align precisely with a target or reference point. Used for physical targeting, alignment of instruments, and metaphorical f...
对峙 duì zhì To stand in confrontation; a tense standoff between two opposing parties, neither of which is willing to back down.
对弈 duì yì To play chess against each other; specifically to engage in a game of Go (围棋) or Chinese chess (象棋) as opponents.
对得起 duì de qǐ To be worthy of; to live up to someone's trust, sacrifice, or expectations. To do right by a person. The negative form 对不起 is the standar...
对照 duì zhào To compare; to examine two or more things side by side to identify similarities and differences. Also used as a noun meaning contrast or ...
对白 duì bái Dialogue; the spoken lines exchanged between characters in a play, film, or novel. Refers specifically to the scripted conversational exc...
对称 duì chèn Symmetrical; having exact correspondence in form, size, or arrangement on both sides of a dividing line or around a central point.
对策 duì cè Countermeasure; a strategy or plan devised in response to a specific problem, challenge, or adversarial situation.
对联 duì lián A couplet; a paired set of lines with matching tones, structure, and meaning, written on vertical strips and displayed as decoration, esp...
敦促 dūn cù To urge earnestly; to press someone to take action, often used in official or diplomatic contexts where one party exerts formal pressure ...
敦厚 dūn hòu Sincere and kind-hearted; honest, generous, and unpretentious in character. Describes a person of solid moral virtue without ostentation.
炖 dùn To braise or stew; to cook food slowly in liquid over low heat for an extended period until tender and flavourful.
舵手 duò shǒu Helmsman; steersman. The person who controls the rudder of a ship. Figuratively, a leader who steers an organisation or country through c...
躲藏 duǒ cáng To hide; to conceal oneself; to take cover. Physically concealing one's presence to avoid detection.
躲避 duǒ bì To dodge; to avoid; to evade. Deliberately staying away from something or someone to escape confrontation or harm.
顿时 dùn shí All at once; suddenly and immediately. Describes an abrupt change of state or atmosphere that happens in an instant.
低调 dī diào Low-key; understated; keeping a low profile. Describes someone or something that avoids drawing attention or making a grand display.
顶尖 dǐng jiān Top-tier; at the very pinnacle; the most outstanding or elite. Refers to the highest level of achievement, quality, or excellence.
动荡 dòng dàng To be in turmoil; turbulent. As an adjective, unstable, volatile, or chaotic.
多余 duō yú Superfluous; redundant; unnecessary. As a verb, to be in excess.
当真 dàng zhēn To take seriously; to believe as true. As an adverb, really, actually, indeed.
逗 dòu To tease; to amuse; to play with. As an adjective, funny or amusing.
度（知名度） dù degree; level; extent (suffix indicating measurement or degree of something)